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I try to get in some strength training 3-4 times a week, preferably right after a run. I will use free weights on my bench independently, complete a round of post-run ‘power’ exercises (I’ll share those soon), or some glute and hip work with a resistance band, core-work and/or a ‘boot-camp’ or ‘HIIT’ type workout to get it all in.

Below is a total body workout that you can do in 15min (1 round) or make it a 30min workout (by completing 2 rounds).

All you need is a set of hand weights (5, 8 or 10+lbs) and a clear space to get in this total body workout. Especially great right after you get back from a run and are already warmed up and ready for some additional work!

One of my favorite ways to work up my heart rate and get in a good sweat is a type of high intensity interval workout… or basically doing one move right after another continually for 20 minutes straight!

This is a good addition to complete immediately post-run to get in some strength training/ core work while you are already warmed-up. I’ll post another core-work out later this week that is also a good post-run addition too!

Take a 20 second (max) rest in between doing each move for 1 minute. I left some links with a video on some moves you may not be familiar with or you can easily Google the move to see exactly how it’s performed.

I also have an interval counter (GymBoss http://www.gymboss.com/) that keeps me on track so I don’t have to keep glancing at my phone/ stop watch/ the clock! You can download an interval timer on your smart phone as well.